"I think people believe we've spent millions of dollars and generated a lot of angst and wasted a lot of time to get basically the same results we got under the other system."

Lynne Webb, president of the United School Employees of Pasco, reacting to the results of the new state system to evaluate teachers.

"We always say we don't like surprises."

School Board chairwomanCynthia Armstrongas newly elected superintendentKurt Browningpromised he would not surprise the board with his decisions.

"I do not want to hire a headhunter."

Commissioner Henry Wilsonduring a discussion about replacing longtime County Administrator John Gallagher.

"I will not stop. These babies deserve better."

Roberta Deal, who is seeking help in cleaning up the county-owned Tucker Cemetery.

"That's it. I made a mistake. I messed up."

Brittany Miles, 22, during a sentencing hearing after a conviction for battery on a law enforcement officer, DUI and escape. A judge gave her 15 years in prison.

"This is going to be a community project to end all community projects."

New Port Richey Deputy MayorRob Marlowe regarding a plan to engage the community in cleaning up the historic Hacienda Hotel.

"We thought, 'What the heck is the Navy doing out this early on a Sunday?' They came in low in the morning sun and glittered like stars. I saw the markings on the wings and yelled, 'They're Japanese!' Soon we heard bombs in the distance.''